3 nurseries in TN26 (Bethersden, Hamstreet, Shadoxhurst)
Every day nursery with a TN26 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in South East after the free hours.
Day nurseries in TN26 (Bethersden, Hamstreet, Shadoxhurst), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highways at Hamstreet Kindergarten TN26 2EA | Outstanding | 9 July 2025 | 26 |
| 2 | Bethersden Playschool Ltd TN26 3AH | Good | 3 June 2025 | 15 |
| 3 | Woodchurch Windmills & Fun Club TN26 3QJ | Good | 30 March 2023 | 20 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nursery fees in TN26
What day nurseries in South East charge on average. Fees in TN26 itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £202no funded hours | £161after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £185no funded hours | £152after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £72after the free 15 hours | £144after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in TN26
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in TN26 as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.